Sal Picinich : The 'Cake Boss'

Sal Picinich, At age of 64, Sal Picinich set to his finale place,RIP, as CP Reported that (CP) – Sal Picinich, a veteran baker who appeared on the reality series “Cake Boss,” has died in New Jersey. He was 63. His wife, Lucille, told the newspaper record was the cause of cancer. Picinich was born on the Croatian island of Susak.

He worked 45 years at Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, where the TV series is recorded.A native of Croatia who came to the United States in 1963, Picinich started baking at Carlo's in 1964 under Buddy Valastro Sr., whose son is now known far and wide as simply the "Cake Boss.''

Picinich worked at Carlo's Bakery for 45 years and was named Employee of the Century at the bakery's 100th anniversary centennial.A former Hoboken resident, Picinich later moved to Carlstadt.Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro looked to Sal as a “second father,” and Sal had worked for Buddy’s dad Buddy Sr. before he passed away.

Although his celebrity status was short lived, his wife said he enjoyed it.Sal leaves behind his beloved wife Lucille and his children, Danielle Picinich Reinoso and Salvatore Picinich as well as two grandchildren.He was a baker at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken since 1964 for the late Buddy Valastro Sr. and his son Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro. He was a dedicated employee of 45 years and received the Employee of the Century Award, which was presented to him at the 100th Anniversary of Carlo's Bakery. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church.

He loved politics and sports, such as soccer and fishing.